Definition

Not able to be placed into a specific category or group.

Example

The artist's work is so unique that it is often considered unclassifiable.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went last weekend! Some pieces were truly unclassifiable.

I heard they have a few that challenge traditional styles.

Definitely! It's refreshing to see such unclassifiable art.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unclassifiable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "classificare" (from Latin, meaning to classify) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word means not capable of being classified or categorized.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'classify' something — that's why unclassifiable means it cannot be categorized.

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